2 . When my daughter was very young, she broke my favorite cup. She was moving it aside, and it slipped from her hand and broke on the floor. I loved that cup and was really_________, but of course I didn’t_________her. It was an accident. She didn't mean to drop it. Intentions matter. Or do they?

I can’t help but feel that our modern world doesn’t care for intentions. We are all so ready to find_________with another person and so concerned with our own_________that we don't consider the intentions of others.

There are endless opportunities to be_________these days in the celebrity news cycle, in politics and in our own interpersonal interactions. Every single day, someone is_________on social media for something they have said or done.

A friend of mine says, “It’s not how the message is intended; it’s how it’s received.” He means that we need to be careful when considering our words because they can_________be misinterpreted by the person we are_________.

We all at times express ourselves_________, make errors of__________or have a moment of carelessness when we say the wrong thing. All of us have__________someone at some point in our lives. The Internet is full of people seeking to make things worse. But there are also many decent people who occasionally get things__________or simply do not know better.

I get that there is much to be angry about. The world is full of__________. The actions and words of other people can cause harm; __________, the actions and words of other people matter.

But intention has to matter, too, for us to make sense of the world, and for us to effect change. Understanding intentions can help us to feel better about our fellow humans. When we appreciate intent(意图), it can help to lessen the__________of their message.

3 . When you think of a national park, you generally picture fresh air and wild animals, right? Well, now you’re going to have to add tea shops and something called “the Tube” to your definition, because London, England has signed up to be the first “National Park City.”

London was established by the Romans around 2, 000 years ago and has been continually inhabited(居住于)since then. In all that time, however, nobody had the idea to replace all the parks with big box stores or high buildings, which means London already has a much lower urban density(密度)than most of the world’s cities. Nowadays about a third of the city is green space.

In July 2019, London announced its willingness to become the world’s first National Park City. Now the city is moving toward the goal of achieving 50% green space by the year 2050 by connecting and expanding public parks, greening up unused parking lots and the private yards of existing and new houses, fixing some green roofs on existing buildings and even cutting holes in fences for wildlife to pass through.

“Inspired by the aims and values of our precious rural national parks, the London National Park City is basically about making life better in the capital through both small everyday things and long-term strategic thinking,” Daniel Raven-Ellison, who began the campaign to make London a National Park City six years ago, said in a press release. “We’ve been doing that in London for centuries, which is why London is so green and diverse.”

London will have a much easier job to achieve this type of green transformation than more densely-urbanized cities like Paris and New York, which have 10% and 27% green space, respectively. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible—the National Park City Foundation hopes to employ 25 more cities in addition to London by the year 2025. Glasgow, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England are all currently considering becoming National Park Cities.

6 . For many white-collar workers around the world, the recent widespread disease has meant having to work from home.Their usual office location has been out of bounds.This means different working practices, which have advantages and disadvantages for employees.But the big question is will they ever see their offices again?

Home working has made people realize what tasks they can perform at home, rather than going regularly to the office to do the same thing.It has given them more time with the family; they've been sleeping better and have saved money by not travelling or buying lunches on the go.And recent evidence suggests the majority of people working from home do as well and achieve as much as before.

For some people, this could be a permanent arrangement.In the UK, fifty of the biggest employers questioned by the BBC, have said they have no plans to return all staff to the office full-time in the near future.Of course, one main reason that firms couldn't see a way of accommodating large numbers of staff while social distancing regulations were still in place.But the BBC also heard that some smaller businesses are deciding to abandon their offices altogether.

Other bigger companies are also looking at winding up offices to save money as many jobs can be performed remotely.Peter Cheese, head of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, told the BBC: "We are at a moment of real change in the world of work, driven by big existential crises.”

But this isn't great news for everyone.Some employees can feel lonely at home, and there's less opportunity to network or learn from other people, especially if they're a new worker.Also, city centers may suffer most from a change in working habits.Shops and cafes rely on the footfall of office workers, and without them, they face closure.The future is still uncertain, which is why it may be too early to say where our desks will be permanently located, But the office of the future may be your home.

7 . If you're reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs(00后）．The 21^st century. That would make you young,creative, connected, global,and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking,too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation?

Some adults worry that you're more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the“face-down generation” because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal with school, friends,and family. Are today's teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies(自拍）to become successful in real life-or“IRL”， as you would say?

Other adults worry that today's youth are spoilt(宠坏的）and don't want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by"helicopter parents” who were always there to guide and help them with a busy schedule filled with homework and extra-curricular activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With partners who do everything for them, today's youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.

Does the face-down generation need a heads-up?Well,probably not. The fact is that many of today's teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be enthusiastic(热情的）and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai,the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls' rights to go to school.

So if you're one of the oh-ohs,there's reason to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. Chances are that you will do GR8(great) and LOL（laugh out loud).

8 . Rich and Famous

Twenty years ago the most common ambition of American children was to be a teacher, followed by working in banking and finance, and then medicine. But today’s situation is quite different.     1     Instead they most commonly say they want to be a sports star, a pop star, or an actor—in other words, they hope to become a celebrity .

According to experts, young people desire these jobs largely because of the wealth and the fame.     2     Let’s take athletes and singers as an example. Their careers are short-lived. Many athletes’ best time only lasts a few years and singers can have a very limited career. The field that was once the focus of their lives becomes something they have little or no involvement in. As a result, they’ll have a feeling of worthlessness and a lack of control.     3    The truth is quite simple: they have been so far removed from it for so long.

In spite of these disadvantages, there is greater ambition than ever among young people to achieve that status. They are not satisfied just making a living—they want to be rich and famous. Globally, more and more TV shows provide talent competitions where winners can achieve their goals in just a few weeks or months.    4    They unrealistically believe that this lifestyle is easily obtained and leads to great satisfaction.

While many people argue that there is nothing wrong with having such ambitions, others feel that this trend will finally lead to dissatisfaction as more and more people are unable to reach their goals.     5     That means they ignore the simple fact that great effort is needed before success. As a result, many people won’t realize their childhood dreams, which could have a negative effect on their happiness.

No matter where you are, humans are constantly measuring and checking time. Some of us are good at it—planning and doing things ahead of time,     1    others are always trying to beat the clock and do things at the eleventh hour.

Tardiness (拖拉) can be serious. If you     2     (be) one minute late for work, would you resign? It may sound extreme, but that is exactly     3     occurred in the UK upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, in January 2018. International development minister Lord Bates arrived one minute late, and, as a result, was unable to answer a     4     (schedule) question. Instead of trying     5     (make) up for lost time, as many might do, he resigned on     6     spot. He apologized for his discourtesy (无礼) and stated that he was ashamed. His resignation, though,     7     (reject) by the UK prime minister.

So, how late is too late? Many cultures take punctuality very seriously. In contrast, others seem to view tardiness     8     just the normal way of things. What is considered acceptable is based on culture. That is, if you don’t mind waiting, it might be best to attend your     9     (appoint) in good time. And if the worst comes to the worst, remember the old English proverb, “     10     (well) late than never.”

10 . When it comes to mental illness, many people often find it tough to get the help they need. This is especially true for young students making the transition (过渡) to college life.

“Sometimes, students don't realize how hard it is to adjust to college,” said Laura Smith, associate dean of students at the University of Texas at Dallas. “You’re not the big fish in your classes anymore; you have all kinds of personal stress; you're away from home. “Dealing with these things is not easy.”

Students who are going through these problems sometimes want to reach out. But if students don't feel comfortable seeking help, many feel that it's the responsibility of their university to help them.

“I really wish that there was more importance placed on how counseling (咨询) centers help students,” said Connie Trinh. "Counseling services are just as important as academics and sports.”

Trinh, 27, graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 2015. During college, she hosted various workshops on how to handle mental health conditions. Trinh used her own story to connect with students who might be facing similar problems. High academic pressures, cultural differences as an Asian American and stressful social situations stood out as some of the most common causes of Trinh's anxiety.

It was only after years of personal problems that she could admit that reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness.

“If you feel you can't connect with other people around you, you should address the issue without shame,” Trinh said. “You'll find that there are a lot of people out there who sincerely want to help you.”