Many young people wants     1     (become) great athletes. They exercise and lift weights in the gym. But the fact is that they don’t become stronger,     2     makes them unhappy.

Therefore, some of them are considering     3     (take) pills, which they think will help them become     4     (strong) than before. However, the truth is that these pills usually have some unintended side     5     (effect). Some of them may even affect     6     (they) liver or heart.     7     fact, some great athletes such as Griffith Joyner, died very young because they     8     (take) some pills.

For the above reasons, I suggest that young people be     9     (care) not to take pills.     10     best way to become stronger is going to a gym to work out.

Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets—this is what many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they pay a visit     1     a new city. To them, Citywalk means “wandering around the city” on foot. Participants can follow a special urban route, exploring old     2     (building) or enjoying real local snacks.

The origins of Citywalk can be traced (追溯) back to London, England. Strictly speaking, this form of urban tourism     3     (be) not as casual and aimless as it may appear. In the beginning, Citywalk referred to tours where participants followed a     4     (plan) route under the guidance of tour conductors, exploring deep into the city’s history, culture, landscapes     5     other aspects. Gradually, the concept of Citywalk,     6     focuses on the quiet appreciation of urban lifestyle and cultural atmosphere, has gained popularity worldwide.

Up to now, the Citywalk trend     7     (spread) from first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to second-tier and third-tier cities, encouraging more participants and event organizers to get involved. Some organizers invite folk culture researchers and enthusiasts (爱好者)     8     (act) as tour guides.

In short, Citywalk not only offers     9     way for young people to interact with a city but also provides them with a new social scene, where people wit the same interests and ideas can     10     (easy) make friends.

Whether you use Short Messaging Service (SMS) or an instant messaging app (即时通讯应用程序) on your smartphone, you’ll see some words that are hard     1    (understand) because of the chat slang (俚语) people use.

Chat slang is a specific kind of language     2     is used in the context of new technologies. Most instant message slang falls into two kinds: acronyms and contractions. These acronyms     3    (make) up of the first letter of several words such as IDK (I don’t know), OIC (Oh I see), BRB(Be right back), BFN (Bye for now), LOL (Laugh out loud), and ASAP (As soon as possible). Contractions cut unnecessary parts of words and may use     4    (number) to take the place of sounds while keeping the meaning clear. Take     5     look at these examples of contractions: Plz (Please), Thx (Thanks), Cya (See you), U (You), R (Are), L8r (Later), B4 (Before), 2morro (Tomorrow).

Instant messaging with this kind of language can save time and be great fun,     6     remember to use it     7    (proper) and try not to depend too much     8     it. If you have to keep     9     (explain) what you write to people, it might be     10    (fast) to use the full word!

Health Concerns Grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after Train Derailment

Health and environmental concerns are mounting in East Palestine, Ohio, after several derailed train cars released toxic fumes last week. On Feb. 3, about 50 cars of a Norfolk Southern train went off track in Ohio, causing a days-long fire in the area. Ten of the 50 derailed cars contained     1     (danger) chemicals like butyl acrylate (丙烯酸丁酯) and vinyl chloride (氯乙烯) that could     2     (possible) cause a severe explosion.

Later residents of East Palestine     3     (ask) to leave their community due to the potential threat. On Monday, Feb. 6, Ohio crews conducted what officials called a “controlled release” of the toxic chemicals,     4     caused heavy black smoke. The order was broadcast on Wednesday and since then, there have been     5     growing number of reports about people     6     (experience) a burning sensation in their eyes, animals falling ill and a strong odor lingering in the town.

So far, some business owners and East Palestine residents     7     (file) lawsuits against Norfolk Southern, saying the company was careless and demanding the fund medical screenings for many serious     8     (ill) that may be caused by exposure to those chemicals.     9    , local officials have insisted that the air is safe to breathe and the water is safe to drink in East Palestine. The Environmental Protection Agency said that no toxic chemicals have been detected in the 291 homes. There are 181 homes     10     (leave) to be evaluated in the voluntary indoor air screening program.

On the Internet, a sea of articles advise us how to make sleep perfect. Also, lots of advice columns tell us we’re sleeping wrong. Even     1     (bad), some experts claim that if you’re not sleeping right your life is going to be shorter. What makes us     2     (trap) in worries most is that we’re not getting enough, less than seven hours a   night. But there are two problems.

The first problem is that seven to eight hours of sleep, while recommended for adults, is just     3     average. It’s true that not getting enough sleep in the long term     4     (associate) with health problems. But a good night’s sleep can be different for different people. Some adults need eight,     5     some are just fine on six.

The second problem is that it can be misleading, especially for people who do have trouble     6     (sleep). For instance, nowadays, large numbers of adults are wearing sleep tracking     7     (device). It’s cool to see how much sleep you’ve gotten each night and to know what part of your night was spent in deep sleep or dreaming. But having all of that sleep data is causing some people to become worried or concerned,     8     is causing more sleep problems.

According to Dr. Colleen Carney, head of the Ryerson University Sleep Lab, the basic questions you should ask yourself are: Do I feel     9     (reasonable) well-rested during the day? Do I generally sleep through the night to dawn? Or, if I wake, do I fall back asleep easily? Can I stay awake through the day     10     unconsciously falling asleep? If your answers are yes, you probably don’t need to worry about your sleep.

It’s certainly enjoyable to catch up with friends’ activities or watch your favorite content creator while you’re eating.     1    , bringing your cellphone to the dinner table is not only disrespectful to others, but it can also do harm     2     your health. First of all, if you’re at the dinner table with other people, you have a     3     (responsible) of making them not feel like they’re eating alone.     4     (share) a dinner table with your family, friends, or romantic partner isn’t only about eating. There might be a person sitting right in front of you, and you may not even remember     5     they look like. Phone use     6     (lower) the enjoyment people get from real-world social interactions (社交).

If you have kids, dinner time can be your chance to be a role model for them. When you’re not on your phone, unaware that you’re sitting at a table with other people, it will engrave (铭记) polite table     7     (manner) and healthy eating habits in your children.

When in reality, the story is     8     (complete) different. Besides affecting relationships, if your attention is not     9     (concentrate) on eating, you are close to many physical and mental health problems.

It’s not that hard to keep your phone away from the dinner table     10     should serve as a bond (纽带). Better throw it to another room so that you can enjoy your meal.