Rules help us live together in a community. At my local park, there is a sign that reads, “Keep off the grass.” Because our community has a need for a nice green space     1     (relax), we are expected to keep our park clean and in good condition for everyone’s enjoyment. If one person breaks the rules, more people will follow him and do     2     they want. In a community, rules are in place to protect everyone. What we do and     3     we act affect everyone, not just ourselves. We need rules in order to live     4     (safe).

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.

Jan discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel     1     (lonely) and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group     2     she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.

Let’s look back on the adolescence you’ve gone through. How have you handled your life? Are you spending your time wisely in     1     (make) you deserve your life? Neal Wu shared some ways we should do to make our short time of life     2     (mean). Find out     3     you need to do next.

Insist on learning as much as you can and find out the things you are curious     4    . Find something that you enjoy and practice the skills you want to develop.     5     you are hard-working and achieve good knowledge, it will be easy to make audience tend to learn from you.

Volunteer     6     (help) out those less fortunate than you. In the course, you will get a ton of new     7     (view) and better understand other people’s real problems.     8     (normal), in a society that always looks upward, these people are being forgotten easily.

Become as independent as possible. Even if you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your     9     (depend) on your job. Write a book, build     10     app, or start a small company on the side.

East or west, home is the best. However, home can also be a stressful place when heated    1    (argue) and cold silence are in the air.

You might feel anxious when    2    (shoot) up in height compared to your friends, and get worried about other physical changes like weight problems and skin issues. Besides, you might have a desire to be more    3    (independence) and take more responsibilities for yourself. If parents fail to notice your changes and needs, or treat you like a child     4    expect you to act like an adult, you    5    (lose) confidence in yourself, and your relationship can hit a freezing point.

The key to    6    (handle) this situation is sincere and constant communication. It is necessary for you to open your hearts to each other, and talk about your feelings    7    (regular). Remember that it is completely normal    8    (struggle) with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and    9    you and your parents can work together to better your relationship. As Bing Xin said, “Home is the place    10    unhappiness and worries melt away.” Once the stormy period is over, your sweet home will still be your warmest harbor.

I am writing to ask for advice on my relationship with my teenage son. To tell the truth, I often struggle     1     (get) along with him. Recently we have argued with each other     2     great deal. He is anxious about his skin because it has started to become very oily, with     3     (lot) of red spots. He is always angry these days and seems less confident. I keep     4     (tell)him that these changes are normal, and    5     things will turn out just fine. Of course, I wanted to show my concern for his condition, so I asked him to see a doctor. But then he became angry and we had a big     6     (argue). He told me that I was putting even more stress on him by talking about his spots all the time. In the end, He    7     (send) to his room. He finally    8     (calm) down, but     9     took some time. The whole experience was really terrible and I do not want to go     10     the same thing again.What should I do?

Best wishes,

Mrs Zhao

Many people are concerned about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that actually mean? Healthy living is about taking    1    (responsible)for your decisions and choices for today and for the future. A healthy lifestyle generally     2    (regard) as a “balanced life” in     3    one makes “wise choices”. It is a valuable resource for reducing health problems, relieving life stress, and improving quality of life.

The right nutrition is necessary to live a healthy lifestyle. Your body requires a well-balanced diet every day in order to maintain the proper amounts of vitamins, proteins and minerals     4    (need) by your body. Physical fitness keeps your weight in check, prevents heart attacks and other    5    (harm) effects.    6    (basis), there are so many benefits of exercising that you really can live a full life with it.

Emotional stress plays    7    important role in many illnesses, both directly and indirectly. People are also more likely    8    (smoke), overeat, drink too much, argue    9    others and soon, when they are feeling stressed. Thus, stress management is currently a new lifestyle, and relaxation techniques are a key part of having a healthy lifestyle. Being healthy    10    (be) so important, so don’t hesitate to start a healthy lifestyle right now.

A white telephone booth (电话亭), known as the Phone of the Wind,     1     (sit) in a garden on top of a hill. Though disconnected, the phone serves a     2     (surprise) purpose: helping people speak out what they feel     3     (embarrass) to say in front of others. Having thought about the idea for a long time, Sasaki finally     4     (build) the booth. “My thoughts can’t be relayed over a regular phone line, so I want them to be carried on the wind. I hope others can also express their feelings in the same way.”