1 . China is taking a reform into account on its College Entrance Examination, under which two separate test modes-____and academic-will be introduced into the examination. Such reforms are badly needed, as the demand for highly-skilled professionals____sharply in the context of the country's economic restructuring.

The test for technical mode will mainly____the technical skills of those students who plan to become ___and mechanical workers while the academic mode attracts those students who prepare to__________an academic career.

Calls for reform of the current gaokao regime, under which students are admitted based____upon their academic performance instead of practical skills, have been____high in China in recent years.

______,the existing system has some merits, as it provides____fair opportunities for all students, especially those from the poor areas, to change their____through receiving higher education. But it has also been____for having churned out college graduates with little practical skills, something that prevented them from____decent jobs.

Last year, China had 6.99 million college___, only 77.4 percent of which have found a position, according to official____.

____,the fact that many college graduates cannot find a proper job does not_____mean China has too many talents. In many sectors, enterprises can't____the technicians and skilled workers they need.

According to a sample survey of_____professionals in 40 cities conducted by the the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, technicians and highly skilled workers account for____4 percent of the labor force, ____with an average 35 percent in developed countries.

2 . Recently, some readers are invited to join the experts in a live webchat to discuss the future of cars in cities. They hold a heated discussion on whether we ban cars from city centres? Opinions are ________.

Some people are ________ the idea. Clearly, cars have come to control our ________： It is hard to find anywhere away from background traffic noise. Pollution isn't the only problem from traffic. High­speed cars makes public space ________ to the pedestrian (行人). In some places, streets are fenced off to ________ pedestrians taking up car space. As city centres are ________ populated, not everyone is young or fit enough to walk distances especially ________ their way through crowds.

However, some people hold the ________ view. They wonder whether it is ________ to carry the kids around on public transport. Walking or ________ in the city centers are easy ways. But walking and biking doesn't work if you've got three kids under 5. What's the ________？ Besides, driving takes ten minutes to the city center ________ taking buses has to travel 10 miles to get to the shopping centre 5 miles away. Does it make sense？

Still, some speak out their mind. They say, “I ________ the idea of ‘making the car redundant (多余的)’—but the reality is that lots of us ________ some form of powered transport—because of heavy bags, kids, disability issues etc. I wish people who make these lovely statements would ________ those of us for whom walking/cycling is actually pretty ________.”

As far as I'm concerned, we need to find transport solutions so inviting, enjoyable, affordable and well­planned that people will not ________ to use cars. The best way to do that will vary, but I suspect that mostly it is a matter of ________ public transport from the elderly, and the poor, making it the most ________ choice for those who can choose. But getting the pricing right will ________.

3 . We are instructed not to use any bad words or polluting language. But at one time, I didn't realize that these ________ complaining, but I later have ________ that complaining pollutes our lives.

Plain and simple complaining is an ________ that people strongly disapprove (不认可) of! It causes many people a great number of ________ in their lives and destroys the joy of anyone ________.

We need to ________ ourselves, how quick are we to become ________ and begin to complain when stuck in traffic or while ________ at the checkout in grocery stores or department stores? How quick are we to spot and point out all the ________ of our friends or family members? Do we ________ about our job when we should be thankful that we have one?

The best antidote (矫正方法) for complaining is ________. People with gratitude do not complain. They are so ________ being grateful for all the good things they have that they have no time to ________ the things they could complain about.

In fact, everyone needs to make it a daily ________ to live a life of thanksgiving. Let's be ________ and grateful. Before going to bed at night, try to ________ everything we have to be thankful for. Let it be the ________ thing you do in the morning. Be grateful for “little” things or things you might ________ take for granted. Don't get ________ when you fail, and don't throw in the towel and quit either. Keep at it until you have ________ new habits and you are living with an attitude of gratitude.

4 . Many people seem to think cycling is a fun activity that only children do. You may be ____ to know that, years ago, people used to cycle everywhere. Only the ____ could afford to buy cars. As for the rest of the population, they either cycled or rode the bus. It was ____ to see several bicycles parked outside a house — one for each member of the family. People ____ to the office, shops or school. Sometimes a neighbor would ____ your bicycle. And you’d like to lend a hand ____ it was usually for a short time only. In any case, if your bicycle had been borrowed by a neighbor, you could ____ borrow another neighbor’s bicycle!

When people got ____ jobs and higher pay, they began to replace their bicycles with cars. Car companies often attracted customers with stylish advertisements and ____ drivers with the speed and comfort provided by their cars. Also, as towns expanded into cities, it became ____ to cycle to work anymore. Housing estates (住宅区) were usually located far away from the city. And so, bicycles became out of ____. They became toys for children to play on in the afternoons.

However, lately, there has been a revival (再度流行) of bicycles. The rising ____ of running a car is turning people to cycling. In some countries like Japan, parking a car is very ____. An hour’s parking can cost as much as $7.00! People also find that pollution is a big ____ worldwide. The greenhouse effect is causing many natural disasters that have affected the weather. Thus, many people ____ to cycle to help the environment.

Due to the increased interest, many cities around the world are ____ bike lanes (车道). Many cyclists have been knocked down by cars and their ____ drivers. These lanes make it ____ for cyclists to move about.

Modern bicycles are very ____. They are made from alloy (合金), making them lighter and easier to cycle. For city cycling, the bicycle of choice is a foldable bike.

If you live in a city, you should ____ cycling. It will help lower pollution and give you much needed exercise too.

5 . 75-year-old Linda from Iowa has been providing food, clothing, and medical care for hundreds of foster（代养的）children since the 1970s, When she first began ________ kids in difficult situations, she was working in a local high school. Linda has taken hundreds of foster kids under her ________, and many of them have serious health problems, but that never ________ Linda.

"Linda mostly fostered young children and children with ________ needs. She kept clothes in her garage（车库）________ by size," one teacher from her school said. "No one bad to ________ a child going without clothes at Linda's because she saved enough clothes, ________ they arrived with nothing but what they were wearing."

Anthony was just 3 years old when he was ________ by the Iowa family. He described Linda to others ________, "It's hard to put her influence into words. She was always ready for a child in ________." These kids were usually taken from a ________ situation and she'd take them in, ________ a cozy（舒适的）bed, warm meals, and love. She also worked hard to make her family ________, and helped kids having health problems to find all possible ________.

"She always takes a picture of a ________ child in her home, and places the ________ on the wall in the living room," Anthony added. "That seems like a ________ thing, but it helps us feel like we're at home."

When Linda announced her ________ from fostering new children due to health concerns, she was ________ with a special ceremony of appreciation; but she said she would ________ to give help to the children who need it.

7 . The Silver Line, created in 2013, is a free, 24 hours telephone helpline. It offers information, friendship and advice to_________ people.

“It’s often easier to speak to a_________, and nice to know you can_________ day or night,” says Bolton, who has no family nearby. She called the helpline after it was _________ by others.

New figures show that August was the charity’s_________ month, receiving more than 45, 000 calls. Summer can be a(n) _________ time for those left behind during the holiday season, _________ familiar faces are away for holidays, from the shopkeeper to the bus driver or even family members. Two-thirds of calls are_________ at night-time and weekends, when no other services are _________.

84 percent of older people say it is very difficult to __________ that they feel lonely, even to members of their __________ because they do not wish to become a “burden or trouble”.

A recent study found that almost three-quarters of older people in the UK are__________, and more than half have__________ spoken to anyone about how they feel.

Seniors can call the Silver Line__________, or can be connected with the aid of a relative. Helpline staff try to learn callers’ __________ first and then suggest information or__________ voluntary support from their communities.

“For a community, trying to solve the problems of seniors is a__________ task,” says Sophie Andrews, chief leader of the Silver Line, “Older people are regarded as being vulnerable (易受伤害的) to any social issues”. To__________ this situation, Andrews wants a greater understanding of their mental health__________: Being older means you are still exposed to mental health issues, but your ability to change your situation is__________.”