Until last year, I was trying to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was     1     (possible). To lose weight, I tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas-I almost     2     (go) mad.

Then an article changed me. It said instead of asking “Am I fat?” I should be asking “Am I fit?” I didn’t know a letter could make such a     3     (different)! Then I started thinking about fitness rather than weight. I didn’t say that I wanted to lose three kilos. Instead, I would say I wanted to run two kilometres in eight     4     (minute) or I wanted to be able to do 30 push-ups. I preferred     5     (add) healthy foods to my meals rather than cut     6    the foods I enjoyed. I still had a burger now     7     then, but I would add a salad or an apple.

Finally, I stopped     8     (compare) myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about     9     (I). I became more positive about myself and my body. As     10     result, I became both happier and healthier.

Many people are confused about the     1    (mean) of the names: the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain and England.     2     (solve) this puzzle, knowing a little bit about British history will help.

In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales     3    (join) to the Kingdom of England, followed by the country Scotland in 18th century. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.     4     (final), in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away    5    the UK, resulting in the full name we have today: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”,     6     means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.

Even though the four countries which     7     (belong) to the United Kingdom work together in some areas, such as using the same flag, sharing the same currency and military     8     (defend), they also have some differences. Anyhow, the United Kingdom has     9     long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and     10     (it) traditions.

Lang Ping has set a good     1     to us. As a player, she brought honour and glory to her country. She is loved by fans     2     come from all around the world. In 2015, the Chinese volleyball team was preparing for the World Cup     3     two important players left the team. Losing the match was     4     big challenge, but Lang Ping believed her young players could     5     if they worked together as a team.

Michael Jordan,     6     as “Air Jordan”, changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were     7     , but it was his mental strength that made     8     unique. Jordan says the     9     to his success is learning     10     his failure.

After Yao Ming declared his retirement in July, Yi Jianlian took Yao’s place as China’s main man in basketball. It was Yi’s important free throw     1     helped China d    2     Jordan 70-69 in the nail-biting final.

In that game,Yi s    3     25 points and 16 rebounds, and blocked five shots. In fact, Yi’s role as team leader started even b    4     Yao’s retirement when Yao could not play because of an     5     (受伤) to his knee. However, Yi is u    6     huge pressure now because his team do not cooperate well for     7     (缺乏) of understanding. Yi tries hard to develop an understanding with teammates. He p    8     his experience and skills on to his teammates after    9     back from America every summer. He used to concentrate on     10    , but now he is eager to assist his teammates.

Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not, want not.” None of us,     1    , can completely avoid waste in our lives.

Any kind of waste is thoughtless. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited natural    2    (资源), our money, or other people's time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big d    3    . It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our b    4    in a world that is in serious trouble. By focusing on    5    (节省) oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing a part    6    cutting down on waste.

We must keep reminding     7    (自己) that it is easier to get into something     8     it is to get out of it. Actually, severe damage d    9    to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us to    10    no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children will be able to develop well. We can't solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness.

Waste not！

    1     people with high EQs are open to new ideas and have positive attitudes towards life. They are also     2    : On the other hand, there is little doubt that people with low EQs often     3     and dealing with difficult situations; thus they have a harder time surviving in life.

Finally, I asked her if after many years she still felt curious. Smiling brightly, she told me, “    4    .Today when I’m looking for stories, I still feel like     5    ! ”

There is no doubt that all this new technology is changing the way we work and offering many other ways of working.     6     a lot of people are connected to the Internet and now work from home.     7     , to continue your studies and to enjoy the comfort of having a lot more free time.

She returned to the shop the following morning dressed in a fur coat, with a handbag in one hand and     8    .After seeking out the rude assistant, she asked for the same dress. Not realizing who she was,     9    . With great difficulty, he climbed into the shop window to get the dress. As soon as she saw it, the woman said she did not like it. She     10    in the window before finally buying the dress she had first asked for.

10 . John Carter was rescued from the sea near his holiday home yesterday. The accident happened while he     1     (walk) along a steep cliff at the edge of the sea. He was blown off by a strong wind and     2     (fall) into the sea, 30 meters below. Luckily, a woman saw him in the sea soon afterwards and she called the police rescue service. Mr. Carter was taken to hospital with a     3     (break) arm. “I’m very lucky to be alive,” he said. “I can’t thank the woman enough.”