Exploring nature allows us to catch sight of rare animals and come across special places of beauty. Of course, none of this would be possible     1     protected nature areas. This is why national parks are so important. A few national parks allow things like hotels and recreation areas     2     (construct) within them,     3     most parks do not allow any development at all.

One good example of this is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia,     4     was created in 1975 to protect the reef from overdevelopment and fishing. Stretching over 2, 300 kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef     5     (consider) one of the natural wonders of the world. As the largest structure in the world     6     (make) by living creatures, it is also home to     7     (vary) of tropical wildlife. Since the Great Barrier Reef is just below the surface of the water, it becomes     8     excellent place to see nature and attracts millions of people to travel there every year.     9     (fortune), in recent years the Great Barrier Reef     10     (experience) rising ocean temperatures, the biggest danger to the reef, causing the colorful reefs to turn grey and some even to die.

3 . At the age of 41, I still stutter (口吃). I am fine with it now but that wasn’t always the _________. It wasn’t too difficult for the first couple of years of school. In fact, I don’t recall being _________ at all, though there was a great deal of curiosity about my _________ speech.

A few years later, I began to dislike being different. I felt that I _________ for all the wrong reasons. Just _________the pain of not even being able to say your own name, I would often give _________ names when meeting new people, because it was easier. It was _________ for me to be Jason or Mike, Chris or Kevin or just whatever sounds I was confident I could make at that particular moment.

Sometime in eighth grade, my _________ changed. I turned what I’d always thought of as a negative into a positive. I finally _________ that difference and ran with it. __________ waiting in fear for the teacher to __________ my name, I raised my hand when I knew the answer to a question. I always volunteered to read and even used oral presentations as an opportunity to show my comedic talents. I went from a stuttering kid who seldom spoke a word to a stuttering man who now speaks for a (n) __________. Self-acceptance continues to be essential in the success I’ve experienced as a speaker, comedian, writer and soldier. My only __________ is that it didn’t happen sooner.

It’s never easy to be a kid. It’s especially __________ when you’re different, but it doesn’t have to be. The time to accept your __________ is now.

5 . A road trip is not just about taking in the scenery through the car windscreen. Instead, the changes in location let you increase the scope of your holiday. Here are four recommended routes.

It is a new coastal road trip showing off the hidden side of the Lake District. The route takes in various nature reserves as well as other attractions like beaches and castles. The road trip is aimed at campers of all kinds and has been divided into five sections that can each be done in a day.

The Road extends almost the entire length of eastern England, featuring some of the country’s hidden treasures and finest attractions. Along the way you can explore breathtaking beaches, spectaculan countryside and historic landmarks, with plenty of campsites lining the route.

The South West Coastal 300 is around the southwest of Scotland. It’s a fantastic way to discover one of the UK’s hidden treasures. Inland, there are demanding hills that provide a steep one to walkers and climbers, not to mention hundreds of square miles of forestry and rolling countryside where cycling enthusiasts can clock up the miles.

The route roughly follows the line of the Atlantic coast. There are picturesque village views and you certainly won’t be short of things to see or do. And there is no shortage of stopovers. The only downside is that the roads round here are extremely busy occasionally, so if you want a more stress-free trip, try heading down out of summer.