The first week was     1     for Adam, a     2     at senior high school. First, he had to consider which courses to take. With the help of the school adviser, he chose     3     ones. Also, he had to choose extra-curricular activities. After being rejected by the school football team, he wouldn’t     4    . Instead he joined a Volunteer club and helped the homeless people. Although he was worried about keeping up with other students in his     5     courses, he would study harder. He would be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.

I knew I     1     a job with a lot of stress but I love what I do. The thing about being a teacher is that you     2     children’s minds when they are open and     3    . If what I do as a teacher can help turn a child like Graham into such a successful adult, then I know what I’m doing is     4    . As John Dewey, the famous     5    , said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is care itself.”

China is widely known for its ancient civilisation, and one of the main    1    is the Chinese writing system. The earliest written Chinese was a picture-    2    language. There were animal    3    and shells on which symbols were     4    . Later the symbols became a well-developed writing system. Over time, it developed into different forms, because the Chinese people were divided geographically at that time, leading to many    5    of dialects and characters. It was after Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven     6     states that the Chinese writing system began to develop in one    7    . Written Chinese has become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the     8     works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in     9    affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning     10    China’s culture and history.

This a public service     1    . Audiences are     2     to turn off the phones or put them on silence. When the ball is in play or if a player is     3     please do not cheer or talk loudly. Wait for the point or game to     4     before standing up or leaving your seat. When taking photos during the match, please turn off your     5    . Please do not throw anything onto the court.

Sports play a very valuable role in children’s lives. Children who     1     in a sport will learn how to deal with     2    , because even though they work hard to     3     the skills needed for a sport, it does not mean they will always win. Sports also help children see that     4     is foolish. In sports, there is no use     5     to fall down or be hurt, because in the end, the audience will see through it. Taking part in sports is fun but not always easy, so it helps children learn how to deal with     6    , something that everyone must learn to face in life.

I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I     1     about my weight and tried every new    2     I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas -- I almost went bananas, too.

Then I     3     an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” I should be asking “Am I fit?” I had no idea a letter could make such a     4    ! Once I started thinking about     5     rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos” I would say “I want to run two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30     6    ”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple.

Finally, I stopped     7     myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body.     8    , I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being     9     about myself and my body, I became both happier and     10    .

Herds of Tibetan antelopes used to live on the     1     of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai. But today, they face a serious     2     from hunters. These large animals are being killed illegally for their body parts that are considered valuable. In order to save them, the government has created     3     where they can live in peace and safety. However, the     4     on them will continue as long as interest in buying antelope products     5    . To achieve harmony between humans and animals, the world must protect these beautiful creatures.