Imagine life as a game in which you are playing some five balls in the air. You name{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (they)—work, family, health, friends and spirit, and you're keeping all these balls in the air.

       You understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of them, it will be scuffed（磨损）, damaged or even broken into {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (piece). They will never be the same. You must understand the balance in your life. How?

        Don't compare yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(be) special. Don't set your goals by what other people consider important. Only you know {#blank#}4{#/blank#}is best for you. Don't give {#blank#}5{#/blank#} when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (try). Knowledge is weightless,{#blank#}7{#/blank#} treasure you can always carry{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(easy). Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, where you are, but also where you{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(go).

        Life is not a race, but a journey to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (enjoy) slowly each step of the way. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why we call it—the present.

    There is {#blank#}1{#/blank#}old Spanish Proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(busy) day of the week”. How many {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (time) have we put off our dreams until tomorrow? I'd say, too many. Our dreams should not, and cannot wait. We have to go for them now! Here are the reasons.

Tomorrow is not promised. Nobody likes to talk about{#blank#}4{#/blank#}(dead), but the reality—everyone is going to die at one point, but none of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (we) know the day, or the hour. Therefore, today is all we have. Don't go to your grave {#blank#}6{#/blank#} unfinished dreams. Make the{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (decide) to go after every dream, big or small right now.

    You'll be much happier if you go for it. Imagine how much happier you'll be {#blank#}8{#/blank#}you're living the life you always dreamed about. The only thing that is stopping you{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(be) yourself. Take control of your own happiness. Don't keep your dreams {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (wait). Go after them right now!

    Lake Titicaca is a famous lake in South America. The culture of the ancient people around the lake is thought to be{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(true) advanced but has long remained a mystery. Recently, however, scientists participating{#blank#}2{#/blank#} an exploration project there have found what is believed to be{#blank#}3{#/blank#} 1000-year-old temple under the water.

    The temple {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (build) by ancient people was indeed quite well preserved. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site in the{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (expect) that they can solve the mystery eventually.

    “Scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully due to a great many{#blank#}6{#/blank#}(hardship). Yet with our efforts, we are bound{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (achieve) greater success if we can keep{#blank#}8{#/blank#}up.” said project director, John Aubi.

    Since 2016, divers from the research team{#blank#}9{#/blank#}(make) over 200 dives into water 30 meters deep. They have kept recording the ancient remains on film. A meeting，{#blank#}10{#/blank#}will start later, is aimed to review the film.

Dear professor Gary,

    I'm {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (terrible) sorry for using the mobile phone in your lecture last week.  I admit {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (make) a mistake and I deserve any {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (punish) for being such a rude student. But I didn't use the mobile phone {#blank#}4{#/blank#} design. I was trying to find a part-time job and that day, a company e-mailed me a job offer and I {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (require) to present my further information without any delay. As {#blank#}6{#/blank#} result, I had to try {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (send) them a text message in class. I promise it will never happen {#blank#}8{#/blank#} me again. But I do need my phone with {#blank#}9{#/blank#} I could communicate with others. I would be grateful {#blank#}10{#/blank#} you could give it to me this time.

    Thank you.

Tom

    Dogs are {#blank#}1{#/blank#} very popular pet. Most of them just live with their families. But some dogs have very special jobs {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (do). A group of dogs {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (know) as "Therapy Dogs". These dogs are family pets with special training, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} allows them to go into public buildings and comfort people {#blank#}5{#/blank#} need. The dogs are trained to be calm and quiet. Loud noises and unfamiliar places don't frighten them. They enjoy spending time with people.

    Some therapy dogs go into places, such as hospitals and nursing homes. When the dogs visit the patients, the patients are cheered up. They have fun {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (pet) the dogs and look forward to their visits. The dogs help to brighten their day. Therapy dogs can improve people's health as well. Studies show that when people pet animals, their blood {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (press) and heart rates go down. They are calmer and {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (they) mood improves.

    Other therapy dogs work in schools and libraries. They serve as warm and caring {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (friend) to children, but they also do {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (much). In one town in California, therapy dogs have become children's reading buddies. The dogs make a great audience. The children look forward to reading to the dogs, and the dogs love the attention.