Rachel and her husband, Jason, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}were both experienced climbers, were on a climbing holiday in Switzerland.When they were 3，000 metres up in the mountains, there was {#blank#}2{#/blank#} storm.The wind was {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (extreme) strong and the snow was two metres deep.They couldn't move.Rachel had her mobile phone with her, so she sent a text message to five friends in the UK {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (get) their help.

    About four hours later, one of her friends, Martha, responded {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. her with a text message.Martha said she had phoned the police in Switzerland and that they had got in touch with the mountain rescue team.

    But the weather was so bad {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. the helicopter (直升飞机) couldn't get to the two climbers.The rescue team sent a message to Rachel, {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (say)：“So sorry Rachel. We tried.Wind is too strong.Have to wait till morning.Take care.Be strong.”Rachel felt {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (hope) and thought they were going to die as it was freezing, －15 ℃.However, Jason encouraged her, telling her not to give up.

    Next morning the storm {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (pass) and the helicopter arrived to take them off the mountain. After the accident, they cared for each other with greater {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (devote)．

Using Garbage as a Fuel

    Garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look {#blank#}1{#/blank#}coal, petroleum, or natural gas, but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as {#blank#}2{#/blank#}energy source. Burning garbage {#blank#}3{#/blank#}( be) not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(burn) garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby {#blank#}5{#/blank#}( build). In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(produce) is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil!

    But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(easy) , such as food and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials {#blank#}8{#/blank#}do not. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air. Our fossil fuel supplies are {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(limit) . Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(pile) up on the earth.

    If you travel or go abroad, it's necessary to mix with the locals. This allows you {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (put) your language skills to the test and find out more about the local culture. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (live) abroad for a long time, I've put together {#blank#}3{#/blank#} list of tips to help you make friends in a foreign country.

    Firstly, say yes to everything (within reason). Obviously, if you don't feel {#blank#}4{#/blank#}ease, you can choose not to do something. However, don't put off trying something new. The group of students from your class who invite you out for a coffee might end up {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (be) your friends for life!

    Secondly, find a hobby or try something {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (entire) new. Join a dance class, a walking club, or learn to cook the local food—the possibilities are endless!

    Thirdly, get out of the house! Hours {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (spend) in front of a computer with family and friends back home surely make you even more homesick. Make the most of the new and exciting place you live in.

    Lastly, don't be a wallflower. When surrounded by people speaking an unfamiliar language, you may feel it difficult to be {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (confidence) and involve {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (you) in conversations. Even so try to make your voice heard. It's very likely {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you will find everyone wants to know everything about you.

    I agree with Mr. Zhang's idea {#blank#}1{#/blank#} sport can help improve health and mood {#blank#}2{#/blank#} people of all ages. I had a similar experience last year. I quit the basketball team {#blank#}3{#/blank#} I thought I didn't have enough time for it. After {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(quit) I felt sad and had no energy. I quickly lost my {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(fit) too. I spoke to my parents who agreed I should rejoin the team. Now I play every week and I'm happy and healthy.