Everywhere we look, we see advertisements that urge us to buy. Most people only buy    1    they need and can afford. However, there are some people,     2     (call) shopaholics, who can’t control their desire to spend money and buy things. This kind of addictive behavior can lead to large financial problems, family conflict and deep unhappiness.

Shopaholics often spend hours and hours    3     (shop)on the Internet or at the mall. Although their closets are full of clothing and jewelry that they have never worn and their homes may    4     (pack) with shopping bags and boxes that they bought but never used, many shopaholics    5     (simple) can’t resist the urge to buy. Some of them are ashamed    6    their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places like the attic, where others won’t see them.

There are several reasons for shopping addiction. For some people, it is a way of relieving stress. For    7    ,shopping is a way to fight loneliness or depression. Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom.     8    shopping can temporarily make people feel good, they often experience feelings of shame and guilt later. When shopping habits get out of control, people need professional help. They can either see a counselor (顾问)     9    join an organization,     10    goal is to help people find ways to fulfill themselves that do not lead to serious debt and troubled lives.

If you live in Shanghai, you might have to take a lesson in sorting garbage.     1     is now required that people should sort garbage into four categories —    2     (recycle), harmful, dry and wet waste. However, if people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can     3     (fine) up to 200 yuan.

More cities are introducing similar regulations,     4     (follow) the practice in Shanghai. However, garbage sorting is still a big problem in China. Only 30% of the     5     (participant) think they are adequately sorting their trash. It’s partly because many people lack their willingness to sort their own waste. “It’s     6     must to have a legal guarantee     7     (promote) garbage sorting,” said Liu Jianguo, a professor from Tsinghua University.

Aside from China, many other foreign countries     8     (introduce) garbage-sorting regulations in the past years. In Japan, waste sorting has become a basic survival skill. There is a     9     (fix) time for the disposal of each kind of garbage and littering can result     10     high fines and even jail time. Over 90% of the public believe that garbage sorting is important for the protection of the environment.

Jennifer Jones, a 15-year-old girl, passed     1     in her morning PE lesson after skipping meals and then she was rushed to hospital,     2     (leave) her parents worried about her health. Fortunately, she will make a full     3     (recover) soon. “To reach her target weight, she     4     (struggle) with eating problems over the last few months.” her friend Laura told the reporter: “I warned her that skipping meals is unhealthy, but she wouldn’t listen.”

Jennifer’s case is     5     important reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers. “These so-called ‘quick-fix methods’ prove to be harmful to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be     6     (slight) overweight and there is no reason     7     they should be worried. However, for those who are dangerously overweight,     8     is very important that they try to lose weight properly.” said an expert. She pointed out the significance of having a balanced diet in teenagers’ growth and     9     (add), “What’s more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise     10     (stay) energetic and fit.”

If a traditional sport bores you, it’s time to try something new! New sports have been refreshing our minds,    1     (improve) brain functions and bringing more joy to physical exercise   For a decade, national fitness     2     (be) a part of the national strategy, aiming to improve people’s overall physical health.

New sports begin to thrive with great attention paid     3     support of national fitness According to a study by Houlang Research Institute     4     attracted more than 1,200 young people to participate, more than 93 percent of people born after 2000 are interested in urban sports.

Why do young people favor new sports? Houlang’s report claims that apart from keeping fit as a type of exercise, many young people pick them up to socialize   allowing them     5     (build) up their social circles. Players tend to have online group chats announcing their usual activities and     6     (simple) sharing their lives

The new sports are also “suitable for taking photos and are less restricted by venues”, Zou Qingling, the CEO of Lvmama,     7     tourism website in China, told China News Service Gathered together through social     8     (medium), people can enjoy new sports at many places in the city, from parks to spacious sidewalks.

The pandemic plays a role in this trend too. Because of the pandemic, people may choose sports that are less demanding on     9     (equip) and can take place at local venues They have also gained a     10     (strong) passion for outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.

Teenage life is full of adventures and challenges. Doing voluntary work is popular among some teenagers. And extra-curricular activities     1     (prefer) by others, such as organizing debates, studying literature, dancing ballet and cleaning up the greenhouses. But more people sign up for advanced     2     (course) out of curiosity.     3     (actual), some teenagers feel confused in their youth, and their behaviors are sometimes confusing. They think there is a generation gap between     4     (they) and adults, so experts are trying to find a suitable solution. Johnson is     5     outgoing freshman. He is so attracted to Chinese literature that he     6     (give) up his studies in Chicago and come to China since he was 10 years old. Obviously,     7     the help of his teacher, his Chinese has improved greatly and he can speak fluent Chinese on campus now. As scheduled, he will graduate from the school     8     he has stayed for a long time next year. What he is concentrating on is the ancient Chinese literature and he is     9     (interest) in Tang poetry. The topic of his research content is “the differences between Eastern and Western literature”. An editor that acts responsibly has advised him     10     (read) some classical Chinese literature first. This suggestion means a lot to him.