Lindsay didn’t feel herself last month. She was a really good student, but to her     1    (anxious), her grades were falling. That was because she sometimes felt     2    (confuse) about what the teacher said and sometimes had trouble     3    (concentrate) on her study. Her behavior attracted her father’s attention. He asked what had happened     4    her, but she refused     5    (communicate) with him and just cried.

Worried that it affected her daily life     6    (terrible), the father turned to his neighbor — a knowledgeable architect for help. The architect told him     7     unique solution to the problem. He recommended that he     8    (plan) a trip for his daughter. By getting close to nature and experiencing a different life, Lindsay did recover from it.     9     you have such signs, don’t worry. Maybe travelling     10    (be) a good choice for you.

Apple products have been used all over the world. There is no doubt     1     Steve Jobs is one of the most creative persons across the whole world. He is a genius who     2     (make) great contributions to our communications.

As every Apple fan was waiting for the next     3     (amaze) product, Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of Apple, passed away on October 5^th, 2011 at the age of 56, after a long battle with cancer since 2004. The news came as     4     shock.

Jobs is remembered for some great products or programs, such as the iPad, the iPhone and the iPod. Steve Jobs made technology fun. He made computers interesting and easy     5     (use). His products are popular around the world. Some people even find     6     hard to go without a cellphone of Apple. The Apple products     7     (design) by Jobs have changed the way we enjoy music, television and even books. But Jobs brought much more to the world than these popular products. As a     8     (success) businessman, Job’s passion (热情) and energy inspired the world. He always told us to “do what you love”. He said “the only thing that     9     (keep) me going is that I love what I do.” People say Jobs sold dreams, rather than products. As the US president Barack Obama said, Jobs was “brave enough to think     10     (different), bold (大胆的) enough to change the world and talented enough to do it.”

It was an unforgettable night. The noisy Mexico City gradually calmed down. The main Olympic stadium was in     1     (dark).

After he finished his work, Greenspan,     2       world famous documentary producer, found the stadium empty. He was leaving for the hotel     3     he suddenly saw a man running into the stadium. The man fell down on the ground after getting to the destination     4     (eventual).

Out of curiosity, Greenspan went over to ask why the athlete ran to the end with such difficulty. The young man     5     (reply), ”My country sent me here not to let me start off a race in the competition, but to make me complete the game. I have been left behind but I have a goal     6     all the other runners: I will run to the end. And     7     is my motherland that gives me the power to move on.“

Deeply     8     (move)by what he said, Greenspan spread the most touching scene in the history of the Olympic Games to every comer of the world.

Life should have a dream of     9     (reach)the peak, yet the mast important is whether we have made the     10     (great)efforts—to reach the goal in the mind is a success.

Tea is consumed around the world more than any other drink except water. Originating in China, tea has long established     1    (it) as the national drink of this country.

A century before the birth of Christ, tea     2     (describe) in Chinese texts as a health drink that made one live     3     (long). Today, it is still being regarded as such. Both green tea and black tea are claimed to be effective for     4     (prevent) cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. There is only one point     5     people need to be aware of when they drink tea—it should not be drunk along with meals.

Tea, a popular drink in China and many other countries,     6    (be) carefully prepared according to local customs.

The Chinese put loose tea in teapots, add boiling water, and serve it in teacups. The strong tea from China’s Fujian Province is drunk in tiny cups before dinner. Lighter tea with jasmine (茉莉), rose or other     7     (flower), usually served after dinner, is special to China’s Changjiang River regions.

Many English people, travelling away from home, feel     8    a loss if their favourite teabags are not available. Afternoon tea in England is still a time­honored tradition. It’s a good opportunity for people to socialize or discuss business matters.

In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are drinking tea. The ceremony, usually     9    (hold) in a teahouse, dates back to the 16th century. Guests follow strict rules set up then and the tea used is powdered green tea. Though still practiced today, the ceremony may not be as popular     10     it used to be.

On March 14, 2018, Stephen Hawking finally died     1     ALS (肌萎缩侧索硬化). A family spokesman stated that the iconic scientist died at his home in Cambridge, England.

    2     news touched many in his field and beyond. Fellow physicist and author Lawrence Krauss said: “ A star just went out in the cosmos. We have lost an     3     ( amaze ) human being. Hawking fought the cosmos     4     ( brave ) for 76 years and taught us all something important about     5     it truly means to celebrate about     6     ( be ) human. ”

Hawking’s children followed with a statement: “ We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man     7     work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage, persistence,     8     ( brilliant ) and humor inspired people across the world. He once said, ‘ It would not be a universe     9     it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss him forever. ”

10 days before his death, the new report, authored by physicist Thomas Hertog, argues against the idea     10     the universe will continue to expand.

How many times do you check your WeChat Moments or micro blog in a day to see whether your latest post has gotten another “like”? Although you might be embarrassed     1     (admit) how many times you do so, don’t worry –a new study has shown that it’s completely normal.

According to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Brain Mapping Center,     2     looked at 32 teenagers aged between 13 and 18,     3     pleasure they get from a “like” is the same as that of eating chocolate or winning money, and they can’t help    4     (want) more.

Why is it that so many young people want the    5     (excite) of seeing that little “thumbs up” icon (图标) on their screen?

The article “Why do people want attention?” explains several cases in which people     6    (natural) long for attention. It says that people who were an only child and were used to     7    (be) the center of attention in their house may try to live in these conditions again. Feeling “overlooked (忽视) and unappreciated” might also lead     8    wanting attention. The issue also comes from something     9    (call) “conditional self-worth”. “When you’re waiting for someone else to confirm     10     you’re doing is cool.

A unique tourist attraction in southeastern China’s Fujian Province lets wuxia fans realize     1     (they) dreams of experiencing the flying techniques of the kung-fu masters they used to watch on TV growing up.

If you’re     2     fan of popular wuxia films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you’ve probably fantasized or even tried recreating scenes     3     main actors flied through the air or battled their     4     (enemy) in spite of the gravity. Not the easiest thing to do without the right props (道具), but     5     (lucky) there is now a place where you can reproduce all your favorite kung-fu movie techniques to an amazing scene of traditional Chinese architecture and waterfalls.

    6     (use) a system of the same advanced equipment similar     7     the ones used in wuxia movies, the staff at this mysterious tourist attraction allow visitors to fly through the air with the same elegance as their on-screen heroes.     8     (add) to the dramatic effect and the appeal of this attraction, traditional outfits (服装)     9     (provide) so you can feel and look like a wuxia master or princess.

This real-life wuxia world, which is reportedly located (位于) in a scenic part of Youxi County,     10     (catch) the imagination of millions of Chinese wuxia fiction fans so far.

President Xi Jinping announced the country’s goal to make carbon dioxide emissions (排放) reach the highest point before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality (碳中和) before 2060. Thus, active     1     (measure) will be taken by China, such as expanding grasslands and forests.

In the next five years, forest coverage and grassland in China are to reach a higher level. “We will further promote a much     2     (green) project in the country than before and encourage people nationwide     3     (plant) more trees,” an official said. China     4     (possible) has 220 million hectares of forest according     5     the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. “China will build a conservation system on its nature reserves, protecting     6     (variety) natural resources and keep     7     strong attitude toward illegal activities that will harm nature,” the official said.

In March, the administration released a report     8     (show) that forest carbon storage in China was about 9.18 billion metric tons last year,     9     achieved the country’s commitment to the international community. So far China     10     (promote) its own approach to climate governance that highlights green recovery. The forestry department at all levels will play to our advantage and strengthen our commitment to climate change.

For most of us, Hawaii begins to weave her spell with some little glimmer of     1     (aware).There are golden beaches, golden people , sea and surf. And somewhere between the blue skies     2     the palm trees we find ourselves     3    (attract).The Hawaiian Islands are one of     4     most beautiful places on earth. The weather is     5     (friend).The temperature     6    (range)from 60 to 90 degrees all year long. It’s a little warmer in summer, and a little     7    (cool)in winter, but every day is a beach day for somebody. There are no     8    (stranger) in Paradise. Perhaps the most beautiful part of Hawaii is the genuine warmth of people,     9     is called the spirit of Aloha. It has allowed a melting pot of cultures from all over the world     10    (find)common ground, and a new home, in this most gentle of places.

Painted with tung oil, a kind of plant oil from the tung tree, to make them water-proof, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are not just tools to shelter people     1     rain or sunlight, but also works of art with rich     2     (culture) meaning in China.

Chinese oil-paper umbrellas are among the world’s     3     (old) umbrellas. According to historical records, the first oil-paper umbrellas appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty. They soon became very popular,     4     (especial) among the literati (文人). They loved to write and draw on the umbrella surface to demonstrate their literary tastes and painting     5     (skill).

During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese oil-paper umbrellas     6     (bring) overseas to Japan and ancient Korea,     7     they were known as Tang umbrellas. Over centuries, these umbrellas also spread to other Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand.

Oil-paper umbrellas are     8     necessary part of traditional Chinese weddings. A red oil-paper umbrella is needed as the bride is greeted at the groom’s home, because the umbrella is supposed     9     (help) avoid bad luck. Also, oil-paper sounds similar to “youzi” in Chinese, which means    10    (have) children. So the umbrella is seen as a symbol of fertility (多子多孙).