Some students are     1     (amuse) by something else. They spend all their time     2     (look) anywhere but at me. Then again, some students’ favorite activity is daydreaming. With their chins on their hands, they occupy     3     (they) by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling. They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what. The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.

New research into EQ and IQ suggests that success is not simply the result of a high IQ. While your IQ tells you     1     intelligent you are, your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence. According to Professor Salovey, at work, it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted. It is generally believed     2     people with high EQ are open to new ideas and have positive attitudes towards life. They are also less likely to be troubled by problems. Also most social scientists agree that EQ has a lot to do     3     education — improving a person’s EQ, especially in terms of “people skills”.

The Dutch in their early voyages to China used to barter(物物交换)the herb called sage for tea. One of     1     earliest references to tea in England is found in the diary of Samuel Pepys,     2     lived in London centuries ago. He said in his diary on the 25th of September 1660, “I did send for a cup of tea(a Chinese drink), which was nothing I     3    (drink)before.” Tea, at that time, was very expensive. It was during the 1700s that tea     4    (come)into use in England as a general drink.

Over the past several decades, many different benefits of humor     1     (explore). Few people know that humor plays an important role in social interactions with peers, and ultimately in school success. School entry is the time     2     parents fade into the background and social interaction with peers becomes increasingly important. The use of humour that is socially acceptable leads to a lower likelihood of being bullied, while the use of self-disparaging (自贬的) humour leads to a     3     (high) likelihood of being bullied.

In the ever-evolving (不断进化的) landscape of modern education, the value of critical thinking skills cannot be overstated (过分强调). Generally     1     (speak), students today are expected to not only memorize facts but also think critically and apply their analyses in real-world     2     (situation). Schools now have made it mandatory (强制性的) to put problem-solving exercises in their courses. Many students, having been studying in these newer systems, have made significant improvements in their analytical abilities. This transition, given the strong emphasis on learning in the past,     3     (mark) a super change in educational methods.

Buster Keaton, often overshadowed (使黯然失色) by the fame of Charlie Chaplin, was a comedic talent in his own right. Born in 1895, he entered show business at a young age and quickly became known for his unique brand of physical comedy. Films     1     (produce) by him are considered timeless classics.     2    , what distinguishes (区别) him from other comedians is his ability of humor, a talent     3     depth is immeasurable. He was not just a performer; he was an artist whose works continue to influence modern comedy.

What made my childhood truly special was our next-door neighbor, Mrs. Greene, who was a retired schoolteacher then. Every weekend, I would     1     (eager) visit her. Sitting in her living room filled with books from floor to ceiling, and     2     (listen) to her tales were the best part of my week. The stories were her adventures during her younger days. I still remember the way her eyes     3     (light) up with every memory, the passion in her voice, and the life lessons. It was evident that her     4     (teach) days might have ended, but her wisdom hadn’t.

The eight-day-long holiday of 2023 began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and included the Oct 1 National Day. It was     1     people called the longest Golden Week. Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai were favored destinations. Smaller cities, such as Chengdu and Xi’an, were also popular. In Guangzhou and Shenzhen, extra overnight high speed trains     2     (schedule) to cope with the travel increase during the long holiday. So far, both domestic and overseas travels     3     (recover)significantly with domestic travel accounting for nearly three quarters of the total.

In New York, longtime Kunqu artists and students are working together to pass down the ancient traditional form from generation     1     generation, and Kunqu societies     2     (be) active in the city for over 30 years. And recently, these Kunqu Opera artists, young and old, staged a performance at the Big Apple     3     (celebrate) the 35th anniversary of the Kunqu Society of New York, a nonprofit culture and arts organization.

Go to kindergarten, elementary school, high school, and finally, college. Most American kids     1     (expect) by their parents to get an education and have a good life. For Tara Westover, the outlook was quite different.     2     (raise) in a poor family in Idaho, Tara was not allowed to have a proper education. Her father     3     (keep) her out of school, believing a woman’s best place was in the home. How did Tara fight     4     the right to get educated? Find the answer in the bestseller Educated.