2 . For years, secret gifts had been a holiday essential in Stephanie Levinson’s classroom at San Fernando Elementary School in Los Angeles County. A teacher in a______neighborhood, Levinson knew that her young students led a______life—some were homeless and others lived in garages.   So every holiday season she______to bring the kids some small gifts—a pack of crayons, a pencil, or something.

Then something unexpected happened, and the district______online learning. It opened the educators’ eyes to many other______their students faced. Some attended virtual classes from motel (汽车旅馆) rooms where their families were temporarily______, and some took classes in the places where their parents worked. When the temperature dropped, Levinson began to hear a common______. “They told me they were cold,” she said.

Levinson knew she had to do something. But with her limited______how could she possibly keep all her students______? So she created a wish list on Amazon: a blanket for each of her 24 students to______the cold. She made a heartfelt______to the residents of the rich neighborhood.

Five minutes later she got a text from a neighbor. “I’m looking at your wish list,” the ______ read, “but there’s nothing there.” Feeling puzzled, Levinson______the Amazo page. Just like that, in five minutes, her neighbors had finished the______!

Christmas comes once a year, but______knows no calendar. In the days that followed, Levinson created more wish lists, and there were always generous donors.

3 . As a well-recognized chef, television star, and restaurant owner, Joyce Chen introduced Chinese food to America. She made such a(n) ________ impact on American culture that her photo was included on a US stamp.

Joyce Chen was born in a ________ family and discovered her enthusiasm for cooking at a very early age. Her father ________ a family chef that cooked all of their meals. Chen ________ Chinese cuisine simply by watching their chef cook in their home kitchen. By the time she was 18 years old, she organized and cooked her first ________ dinner. This was the beginning of her career in the ________ industry.

In 1949, Chen and her family moved to Massachusetts. While ________ near Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she frequently met Chinese students that ________ the food they’d grown up with. Chen’s children attended Buckingham School and she would often cook food to be served at ________ events. Her meals quickly became popular among the students. This ________ Chen to open her first restaurant in 1958. At this restaurant, she often served “buffet-style (自助式的)” meals, allowing customers to ________ samples of everything.

Chen rose to fame as a(n) ________ and began holding cooking classes. She released her first cookbook and ________ in “Joyce Chen Cooks”, her own cooking show that aired world wide. However, she began to ________ her brand by marketing various cooking items as well as ________ and selling Chinese sauces to supermarkets. In the early 1980s Chen began to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病) and passed away in 1994.

5 . Last year, Doctor Steve truly understood what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon, he found himself in the position to ______ not one, but two runners. Things had been going ______ up to 3-mile mark, but that’s when Steve noticed a(n) ______ runner named Gregory.

Gregory had just reached the peak of an incline(斜坡) and was ______ to see that he’d get to run downhill for a bit. This was the last thing he ______ before collapsing.

Meanwhile, Steve saw this happen, and he could tell it wasn’t a simple ______ . Steve immediately stopped, performing CPR. Once it was ______ that Gregory was doing well and an ambulance took him away, Steve continued the race.

The rest of the race itself was ______ but, when Steve crossed the finish line, his life-saving ______ was needed once more. A man named Michael began to feel dizzy moments after crossing the finish line. Then, just like Gregory, he ______ .

“I never expected something like that in my whole life to happen again, let alone in the same ______ , ” Steve said.

The ______ of this entire situation is truly remarkable. Had Steve not ______ to help Gregory, he would have crossed the finish line much sooner than Michael, ______ he wouldn’t have been around to save him, too. Thankfully, the events had a happy ______ . Now the three men become good friends.

6 . Over the past few decades, technology has profoundly transformed the way we live and work. The digital revolution has brought about________ changes to industries, economies, and societies worldwide. As we continue to navigate this rapidly changing landscape, it is crucial to understand the ________ impact of technology on various aspects of our lives.

In the realm of employment, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping job markets. Routine tasks that were once carried out by humans are now________ by machines with remarkable efficiency. While this automation has increased productivity and reduced errors, it has also ________ concerns about job displacement and the need for upskilling.

The education sector has not been immune to technological advancements either. Online learning platforms and digital resources have________ traditional classroom settings. This shift offers flexibility in learning, but it also requires learners to possess strong________ skills to navigate digital environments effectively.

Communication has been revolutionized by technology as well. Social media platforms enable instantaneous global________, connecting people across borders. However, the rapid spread of information in the digital age has________ challenges related to misinformation and privacy breaches.

Healthcare has witnessed the integration of technology through telemedicine and remote monitoring. While these innovations improve access to medical services, they also raise questions about the ________ of personal health data and the potential loss of the human touch in patient care.

In the realm of creativity, technology has opened new avenues for artistic expression. Digital art, virtual reality experiences, and interactive storytelling have________ boundaries in the creative world. However, concerns linger about the ________ of originality and the potential loss of tangible artistic experiences.

The environment benefits from technology through innovations in renewable energy and resource management. Yet, the________ footprint of electronic devices and the challenge of electronic waste management underscore the ________ implications of the digital revolution.

In conclusion, technology’s far-reaching influence touches every aspect of our lives. Its ________ can be both empowering and concerning. To navigate this complex landscape, individuals, businesses, and policymakers must work together to harness the potential of technology while addressing its________ challenges.

9 . Mark grabbed his keys. He needed to get out of the house quickly. He had been trying to save as much money as possible due to his _________.

He lost half his right arm in a car accident several years ago, and it was _________ to find a job in his town. One of his friends had got him an interview and he was on his way. But after closing and locking his door, Mark _________ and got the shock of his life. A pregnant (怀孕的) woman was lying in his yard. He _________ to her side, kneeling. Mark was _________ about her although she was breathing lightly.

He grabbed his phone and called 911 quickly._________, it started to rain. With his full _________, he brought her into the house. Finally, the ambulance came.

The following day, he was sitting inside when his _________ rang. He opened the door and saw a man _________ him. He was Connor Lawrenc. Mark saved his wife Marissa yesterday in the yard. Thanks to Mark’s timely __________, his wife was safe.

Then Connor said, “Mark, I got a(n) __________ as soon as I saw you. I’m an engineer, and I work with the hospital all the time, creating prosthetics (义肢). Have you considered getting one?” “Of course, I have. But I don’t have a job or the money.” Mark __________, a bit ashamed about revealing his __________ situation.

“It would be a gift,” Connor __________.

Mark agreed. It took about two months for Connor to __________ the prosthetic for Mark. During that time, the couple became Mark’s closest friends.

10 . Sirine Jahangir has a rare condition that left her completely blind by the time she was 10 years old. While her parents and doctors have tried to find _________ for her, there isn’t much they can do.

So her parents focused on helping her _________ her new life. Her father said, “One day, we were driving in the car, but she couldn’t look out of the window anymore to _________ things. I didn’t know what to do, so I just put the music on really loud. She _________ singing in the car, and she was so happy. And then she just found _________ every time I put music on.” It didn’t take long for them to realize Sirine has great _________! Her interest in music not only got her through some _________ and lonely times, but when she was 14 it also brought her to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage.

When she _________ on the stage, she told everyone how much her _________ for music means to her. Then she __________ over to the piano, where she played a melody (旋律) and __________ beautifully enough to bring the audience to tears!

__________ to everyone but Sirine, all four judges voted (票) her into the next round of the __________!

Afterward, she said, “I can’t even say it’s a dream come true, __________ I didn’t even dream of it at any point. I never thought that would be __________ in my life.”