Jennifer fainted in her PE lesson and     1     (rush) to hospital. She was treated immediately. Fortunately, Jennifer’s doctor said that she would make a full     2     (recover) soon. She felt     3     (skip) meals was a simple way to lose weight.

Jennifer’s case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits     4     have become common among teenagers. A recent survey shows that some teenagers lose weight, using some extreme methods, such     5     skipping meals and eating weigh-loss pills.     6     expert said that it was normal for teenagers to be     7     (slight) overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. She adds. “It is important to have a healthy balance d diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition       8     (function) well. What’s more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay     9     (energy) and fit. Living well is the     10     (safe) and most effective way to get into shape.”

Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school     1     an exchange student. Every secondary school student in the UK must study English, Math and the Science subjects. In year ten, students usually have to study nine subjects, and they can also choose to study other     2     (subject), such as History, Art and Business. I enjoyed most of the classes,     3     some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made     4     clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much     5     I still use it as my alarm! There     6     (be) not as much homework as I was used to, but it was still tough for me.     7     (fortunate), my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved over time. After school, there were many clubs to join. What attracted     8     (I) most was the Rugby Club. Also, I enjoyed     9     (act) in the Theater Club. Joining clubs was a great way     10     (meet) British students and make friends with them.

I hesitated to join the new Tai Chi Club because I     1     (think) tai chi was for old people. In fact, it was really     2     (amaze) and had a huge effect on me physically and mentally.     3     is said that a 13th-century Taoist, named Zhang Sanfeng, invented tai chi     4     is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang.

While learning the basics of tai chi, I found myself     5     (bore) and aching.     6     (lucky), my coach taught me how to relax my     7     (muscle) and focus on peace of mind. With this requirement, I found that my balance and flexibility slowly improved     8     I also found my love for tai chi returned stronger.

A year of practicing tai chi has had a positive effect     9     my everyday life. I feel     10     (happy) and more confident. I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.

The Amazon rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world, plays an     1     (importance) role in maintaining the balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. It     2     (cross) into eight countries, including Brazil and Peru. With an area of about 6 million square kilometers,     3     rainforest is more than half the size of China.

More than 40,000 species of plants can     4     (find) in the Amazon. The forest’s different levels provide food and shelter for an unbelievable     5     (vary) of wildlife. More than 1,300 species of     6     (bird) and over 400 species of mammals hide in the jungle.

The Amazon rainforest breathes life into the planet by     7     (fix) carbon and producing over 20 per cent of all the Earth’s oxygen. This is why it is known as the “lungs     8    the planet”. Moreover, the rainforest is a treasure house of species     9     can be used for food or medicine.     10    , over the past 50 years about 17 per cent of the rainforest has disappeared due to human activities such as agriculture and cattle farming.

When we think of paper, we think of newspapers and books. But there are many other uses. Only half of the world’s paper     1     (use) for books and newspapers.

Paper is very good for     2     (keep) you warm. You have perhaps seen homeless men     3     (sleep) on large numbers of newspapers. In Finland, it is sometimes -40℃ in winter. The farmers wear paper boots (靴子) in the snow. Nothing could be     4     (warm).

Each year, more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper cups     5     plates for a long time. But now we hear     6     chairs, tables, and even     7     (bed) can be made of paper. Besides paper boots and shoes, you can wear paper hats, paper dresses, and paper raincoats. When you have used them once, you may throw them away and buy new ones.

The latest use of paper     8     (seem) to be paper houses. These are not small houses for children to play in, but real, big houses for people to live in. You can buy     9     house with three rooms for about 500 dollars. You can put it up by     10     (you) in a few hours, and you can use it for about five years.

The Internet has the power to connect people across the world to a single shared community. We can gain almost anything online — with access to the Internet come some     1     (true) life-changing advantages. One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to     2     huge amount of information. Now the Internet     3     (become) the first place that the majority of people turn to for information. Meanwhile, it has also made our lives unbelievably     4     (convenience), as all sorts of goods and services     5     (provide) by e-commerce. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. No matter where we are, we are able to keep in touch with loved ones     6     share our hobbies. Though the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has     7     (it) problems. We must be aware     8     these problems and be careful     9     (use) the Internet properly and responsibly. Only in this way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and     10     (inspire) for everyone.

Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history? Many people would say: Confucius.

Confucius lived in the kingdom of Lu, part of today’s Shandong Province, during the Spring and Autumn Period. His father died when he was only 3 and he had to work     1     (help) his mother. But young Confucius didn’t give up     2     (study). He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.

Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children     3     rich families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.

Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that everyone has something     4     is worth learning and teaching. “When I am with three people, one of them is     5     (probable) better than me in some areas. I select their good qualities and follow them. I take their bad qualities and change them in myself.” He also taught     6     (we), “All study but no thinking makes people     7     (puzzle). All thinking but no study     8     (make) people lazy.”

Confucius is not only a great teacher,     9     also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about     10     (kind) and good manners (礼仪).

To fully realize our potential in high school, it is important for us to make     1     best of our school resources. We can take advantage of our class, learn     2     our teachers and classmates, and make use of our school facilities. There     3     (be) also a lot of school activities for us. We can join a club or two, and take an active part in different     4     (sport).

Of equal importance are good study habits,     5     (use) skills and a positive attitude. We should plan our study     6     (careful), set clear goals and balance our schoolwork with other activities. As senior high school students, we must make efforts     7     (improve) our communication and problem-solving skills.

Last but not least, let’s always look on the bright side,     8     means we should never lose hope, even in difficult situations. In time, we will find     9     (us) growing into well-rounded individuals. Senior high school helps us learn and grow, yet we are responsible for     10     (realize) our great potential.