My aunt Jennifer is an     1     (actor). She must be at least thirty-five years old. In spite of this, she often appears on the stage as a young girl. Jennifer will have to take part in a new play soon. This time, she will.be a girl of seventeen. In the play, she must appear     2     a bright red dress and long black stockings. Last year in another play, she had to wear short socks and a bright, orange-coloured dress.     3     anyone ever asks her how old she is, she always answers, ‘My dear, it must be terrible to be grown up!’

Language learning not only improves your ability to express yourself but also     1     (deep) your understanding of others. It means exposure to different cultures, traditions and customs,     2     helps you gain a greater appreciation for diversity and foster empathy and understanding towards others. Apart from that, when you learn a language spoken in a particular region or country, it enhances your travel experiences by allowing you to communicate with     3     (local), understand their culture, and navigate unfamiliar places more easily.

Fishing is my favorite sport. I often fish for hours without catching anything. But this does not worry me. Some fishermen are unlucky. Instead of catching fish, they catch old boots and rubbish. I am even     1    (lucky). I never catch anything — not even old boots.     2    (spend) whole mornings on the river, I always go home with an empty bag. Very often I     3    (advice) to give up fishing because my friends believe it’s a waste of time for me. But they     4    (not realize) one important thing. I’m not really interested in fishing. I am only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all!

How to stay positive when things don’t go as     1     (plan)? One effective strategy is to focus on what you can control. While certain aspects of a situation may be     2     your influence, identifying and taking action on the elements within your control can empower you. This proactive approach helps shift your focus from dwelling on the disappointment to     3     (take) constructive steps toward a positive outcome.

The use of the internet in academic contexts is on the rise. However, its role in learning     1     (debate) by teachers and students. For many teachers who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and     2     (potential) harmful. But the internet has had a major positive impact on the world of education. The future of teaching lies in the possibilities the internet opens up for communication, research, and interactivity. Students value the flexibility and accessibility     3     (offer) by digital education. Educators should welcome these advantages.

Three Chinese astronauts landed on the country’s still-under-construction space station on Thursday. With that, the Chinese station,     1     was called Tiangong, became one of two populated space stations in orbit. The completion of Tiangong, expected by the end of next year,     2     (be) another milestone for the space program whose recent missions have included bringing samples back from the moon and landing a robotic rover on Mars. It was said     3     the station would allow Chinese astronauts and scientists on the ground to carry out experiments in the weightless space environment.

Xu Yuanchong dedicated his career to building     1     (bridge) among the world’s Chinese, English and French speaking people. He devoted     2     (he) to literary translation for more than 60 years, primarily     3     (focus) on English translations of ancient Chinese poetry. Xu was awarded the “Aurora Borealis” Prize     4     September 10th in 2014 for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature, one of the highest honors that celebrate excellence in international translators.

Rachel had always been fascinated with the mysteries of the sea. She dreamed of exploring the     1    (deep)of it and discovering unknown creatures. Her obsession intensified when she discovered an old map in her grandfather’s attic(顶楼), which showed a place marked “hidden treasure”. Ignoring     2     her mother had warned, she started a small-boat adventure. After hours of searching with no luck, a friendly giant octopus appeared, guiding her to a secret cave     3     she found treasures beyond her wildest dreams. From this experience, Rachel     4    (know)that the bravest seekers often find the greatest treasures.

Swedish students generally welcome AI tools in education, but 62% consider using chatbots in exams as cheating. However, the boundaries of cheating with AI remain uncertain. This result     1    (show)in a survey from Chalmers University of Technology. The study, the first of its kind     2    (investigate)students’ attitudes towards AI in education has gathered crucial information and presented the results in an overview report. The researchers hope the survey’s findings will empower students     3     help them get a better understanding of AI’s role in learning.

A literature review is a survey of scholarly sources     1     a specific topic. It provides an overview of current knowledge, allowing you to identify relevant theories, methods, and gap s in the     2    (exist) research that you can later apply to your paper, thesis, or dissertation topic. A good literature review doesn’t just summarize sources—it analyzes, synthesizes(综合), and     3    (critical)evaluates to give a clear picture of the state of knowledge on the subject.