Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the reader’s mind. Others try to     1     certain feelings such as joy and     2    . The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery,     3     devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm.

Before we     1     the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to     2     our most essential supplies—the small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and     3    . This was no time to     4    .

There is strong and     1     evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an     2     in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only     3     serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have     4     that if we do not take     5     actions, this warming     6     will probably continue and there will be a higher     7     to pay.

To     1     a positive change in our bad habits, we must first     2     our bad habit cycles and then try to     3     them. We can do this by     4     the information from our habit cycles with our own     5     ideas. For example, we could try to replace a     6     routine with something more positive.

To reach out across the sea     1     (remain) a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He     2     (revisit) with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is     3     (encourage) cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading     4     (grow) greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come. China has invested-billions in systems and services along these routes,     5     will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.

It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much.     1     being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture,     2     many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas     3     have parents who were born overseas.

Claire didn’t want the robot in her house, especially     1     her husband would be away on a business trip for three weeks, but Larry persuaded her that the robot wouldn’t harm her or allow her to be harmed. It would be a bonus. However when she first saw the robot, she felt alarmed. His name was Tony. He seemed more like a human     2     a machine. He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice, although his facial expression never changed.