[The Underdog]

Paul jumped up and rushed onto the court... When the game ended, our team     1    . “Well,” said the coach as he hit Paul on the shoulder, “you’ve just     2     , big guy!”

Our job is to protect and     1     (使恢复) the natural environment. This includes keeping the original environment from being touched, as well as a    2     new, sustainable ways of feeding farm animals.

You need to work together, and that means communicating with each other clearly and r    3     conflicts with your teammates. Remember, one of the best     4    (策略) is clear communication.

Riley loses her happy core memories and starts to feel lost and helpless. Worried about her, Joy and Sadness try to work together to     5    (确保) she gets her core memories back. Accepting sadness as part of life helps Riley deal with the emotional     6    (复杂性) of growing up.

Ryan needed 2,000 dollars to build the well so he started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them into d    7     money, indicating that he had the courage and     8    (坚持不懈) to make his dream a reality.

Winton established an office to keep records of the children and then returned to Britain to try to find     9    (暂时的) homes for them. During World WarⅡ, he served in the British Royal Air Force. He left the m    10     in 1954.

There is a colorless tiger. He seems like something out of an old black and w    1     movie. His lack (缺乏) of color makes him so famous that the world’s great painters want to come to his zoo to t    2     to put some color on him. But the colors always just drips (滴) down off his skin (皮肤).

Then along comes a p    3     called Van Cough. When he travels around, he likes to paint     4     (happy) with his brush. He never puts any paint on his brush, and he doesn’t u    5     canvas (画布) or paper. He paints the air.

When going into the tiger’s cage, he begins saying some words to the big animal, and     6    (move) his dry brush up and d    7     the tiger’s body. Later, people can see c    8     on the tiger’s skin. Everyone wants to k    9     what the painter’s secret is. He says to them that his brush is only good for painting real life and he needs no colors. He can do it because of the words he kept s    10     to the tiger: “In just a few days you will be free again, you will see.”

Living Legends

In the world of sports, Lang Ping and Michael Jordan stand out as living legends.

Lang Ping, a celebrated athlete, made a remarkable transition to a renowned c    1    . Her leadership guided the China w    2     volleyball team to numerous world championships and Olympic medals. During the p    3     for the 2015 World Cup, adversity struck as her team faced injuries and challenges. Her unwavering determination and b    4     in her young players turned them into world c    5     in just two weeks. In 2016, Lang Ping led her team to Olympic gold in Brazil.

Michael Jordan, known as “A    6     Jordan,” redefined basketball with his graceful m    7     . Beyond his impressive skills, it was his m    8     strenghth that set him apart. Jordan’s ability to find victory in the final seconds of games became legendary. He attributed his success to learning from failures, famously saying, “I can accept f    9    ; everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Jordan’s commitment extended beyond the court, evident in the lasting impact of the Boys and Girls Club, which he started in Chicago in 1996, providing s    10     for countless young people.

These two legends, in different sports and on different continents, share a common thread of perseverance, determination, and a commitment to inspiring the next generation.

Exploring Peru’s Unique Tour Experiences

Peru offers a range of tour experiences that showcase its remarkable diversity.

The Amazon Rainforest Expedition

A short f    1     from Cusco provides access from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Afterward, a day-long boat journey leads to a    2     located amidst the forest. Over the next three days, travelers explore the rainforest alongside local guides, observing the u    3     plants and animals that call this place home.

Machu Picchu: A Historical Wonder

A four-day w    4     tour winds through the Andes Mountains, eventually arriving at the well-known city of Machu Picchu. Visitors have a day to explore this ancient city, known for its remarkable s    5     construction method. Here, stones were carefully shaped to ensure they fit together perfectly, so that no additional materials were needed.

Cusco: A Cultural Hub in the Andes

Cusco, once the Inca Empire’s c    6     from the 13th to the 16th century, offers a four-day exploration of its Spanish and local Indian culture. Visitors can stay in local hotels, visit museums, appreciate the city’s unique architecture, savor local cuisine, and explore local m    7    .

Lake Titicaca: A Tranquil Getaway

Travelers can enjoy the scenic countryside during a day-long journey along the new h    8     connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. Upon arrival, a boat ride transports visitors to one of the lake’s i    9     . Here, they can spend three days with local Uros families, residing in homes constructed from the p    10     that thrive in the lake’s clear waters.

Agriculture is a fundamental     1     (概念) that     2     (占据) a central role in our lives. People e     3     a variety of methods to plant crops and raise livestock, assuming that nature is a r     4     partner. However, when     5     (极为恶劣的) weather conditions strike, such as droughts or storms, these a     6     can be called into question. Crop yields may d     7     and farmers     8     (怀疑) their thoughts. To adapt and thrive, farmers are c     9     that they must continually learn and apply new techniques and practices. Learning to     10     (消化) this knowledge is essential for green agriculture. By doing so, they not only improve their own livelihoods but also contribute to the global food supply.

For any problem my English teacher finds with us, she talks to us face to face. Although it is very     1     for my teacher, it is more     2     than other types of feedback. During the face-to-face communication, my teacher tells us exactly where our problems are and how we can     3    . It also gives us an opportunity to     4    further questions about anything we don’t understand. I think this kind of feedback is helpful. I love it.

It was r     1       that every student should participate in a h     2     , a workshop, and a c    3    . We are d     4    into smaller teams. Some went up hills, w    5     others moved downward valleys. Along the way, we stopped at several l    6     that had historical or ecological s     7    , where we took photos and recorded videos. After the hike, we held a d    8       in which we could share our experiences and t    9       with each other. For example, we discussed ways to r    10     waste and save water in daily life. Afterwards came a cleanup, where we collected all the trash and litter we found in the hike and put them in the bins.

This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou (co-winner),     1     research led to the     2     of artemisinin, a     3     new treatment for malaria. Artemisinin has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, and has led to improved health for millions of people.

Personally, I have     4     quite a lot from technological advances. I found my     5     as an AI designer     6     a social media network. My health monitor, which I wear all the time, has also helped me get into the best shape of my life. Of course, when new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary     7    . Nevertheless, I will always look on the     8     side of change and accept it rather than resist it.

Francis Galton, born in 1822, was a     9     man. He was one of the first men to discover that every human being has a different set of fingerprints. He also invented the word association test and wrote a book on heredity that changed the ideas of a generation. But it is his genius for     10     life’s everyday problems that makes him endearing.

By     1    , in Japan the     2     between the highest and lowest paid is normally a more modest seven or eight to one. In addition, large Japanese companies have the     3     of taking care of all their employees, and the     4     of a “job for life” is still, by and large, true.

In addition to the physical benefits, aerobic exercise has emotional benefits. People who exercise aerobically often say that they feel thirty percent less     5     than they did before they began exercising. The aerobics     6     seems to have     7     people who have not previously been     8     to get much exercise. You don’t have to join a class or pay money to get aerobic exercise. For example, if you need a few groceries, you can walk to the local supermarket instead of driving, or you can ride a bicycle to school or work instead of taking the bus. You’ll soon     9     a difference     10     how you feel.