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.

African students who participated in a Chinese agricultural development program have returned to their home countries, aiming to use     1     they’ve learned to help local farmers increase grain yields.

In the Science and Technology Backyard program, which     2     (launch) in 2009 at China Agricultural University in Beijing, students conducted research in experimental fields in rural areas while using their     3     (acquire) knowledge to help Chinese farmers. Phiri, one student from Malawi in Africa, expected hopefully, “We are well on our way to establishing successful STBs,     4     purpose is to empower the farmers of Malawi with the knowledge and tools they need     5     (shape) their agricultural futures.” Due to poor soil quality and a lack of modern agricultural technologies, the yield for Malawi’s main crop, maize, is     6     (relative) low. Many farmers are not growing enough food to sustain     7     (they).

Phiri and other African students, together with their teachers often engaged in conversations with farmers in the fields. Jiao Xiaoqiang,     8     associate professor in charge of the program, said such     9     (engage) is very necessary. “The core of the project lies     10     bringing technicians and farmers together. Only by truly participating in this process and understanding how to spread technology to farmers can they make a real impact when they return to Africa.”

Teenagers are often misunderstood. They are at a stage in their lives     1     they are trying to figure out who they are and what their place is in the world. It can be a     2     (challenge) time for them, but it is also an exciting time of growth and self-discovery.

One of the biggest misunderstandings about teenagers     3     (be) that they are lazy and unmotivated. While it may be true that some teenagers struggle     4     motivation, many others are passionate and driven. They have big dreams and aspirations and are willing to work hard to achieve them. Whether it is excelling in school     5     pursuing their interests outside of the classroom, teenagers have the potential     6     (achieve) great things when they     7     (give) the opportunity and support. Another common misunderstanding is that teenagers are rebellious (叛逆的) and difficult. While it is true that they are more likely to question authority, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It is a sign that they are developing     8     sense of identity and learning to think for themselves. Teenagers need guidance and boundaries, but they also need the freedom to express     9     (they) and make their own decisions.

In order to better understand and support teenagers, it is important to recognize their     10     (individual) and potential.

It’s reported that about 10% of the global population do not have clean water. The water crisis has serious effects on people’s health, education, and     1     (finance) situation and on the stability of their community.

Water     2     (use) to keep clean and keeping clean is the key to good health. For example, a simple cut to a child’s leg can be treated by washing it, to avoid infections.     3     clean water, that simple cut can become a serious medical condition.

Children who spend a lot of time collecting water are less likely     4     (attend) full time education. Chances are that those students aren’t able to study to the level     5     (require) to go to college or university. The problem is     6     (particular) bad for girls, who tend to be the family’s members     7     (walk) a long way to collect water.

Low standards of education make     8     much more difficult for people to get jobs that are both well-paid and safe. If there is no money from     9     (employ), it’s difficult for communities to develop their water supply and sanitation (卫生).

Water is often a source of argument and even wars. The stability of a whole region or even a country can be in danger because of a shortage of clean water. To decrease the influence of the water crisis, the United Nations has a Sustainable Development Goal     10     specifically refers to water and sanitation.

In recent years, a number of senior high students     1     (be) seeking overseas study programmes. There are both advantages     2     disadvantages of studying abroad.

To begin with, studying abroad is a good opportunity to experience different cultures for students     3     want to broaden their horizons. It is beneficial for them to foster their perseverance and the     4     (able) to live independently.     5    addition, there is no denying that some foreign     6     (technology) are advanced, so they can learn more in foreign countries and develop     7     (they) better.

    8    , studying abroad also brings about challenges. They may have     9     (difficult) in adapting to the new environment. Having lived in China for many years, they may     10     (feel) uncomfortable adjusting to foreign learning methods and ways of life. Besides, it will cost a lot of money for living and tuition, but not every student’s family can afford it.

Putting down the mobile phone, talking about negative feelings with friends or seeking professional advice are some of the methods to help tackle depression and     1     (anxious) during the COVID-19 outbreak, experts said.

    2     the virus continues to circulate and lockdowns trigger mental stress, experts have also called for greater investment in mental health services nationwide.

The World Health Organization said in March that the prevalence of depression around the world     3     (increase) by 25 percent in the first year of the pandemic.

Lu Lin, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and president of the Peking University Sixth Hospital, said at     4     conference this month that China is no exception to the     5     (globe) trend.

From March 2020 to March 2021, the prevalence of depression and insomnia(失眠)in China had risen and repeated COVID outbreaks, quarantine requirements and the high risk of exposure     6     the virus could all contribute to     7     (worsen) people’s mental condition, according to data shared by Lu during the event.

In an interview with People’s Daily, Lu said that some misinformation circulated online during the epidemic     8     (magnify) people’s sense of panic.

The public should pay closer attention to information released by authoritative outlets, he suggested. People should also reduce the amount of time     9    they spend in front of screens and instead chat with friends or family, listen to music or exercise to relax     10     (they).