S. T. Harvey wrote a children's book Miracle, a fictional story about trying to fit in when you stand out. Since it was released earlier this year, the book {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (appear) in classrooms and libraries {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the country, bringing with it {#blank#}3{#/blank#} powerful message about the importance of kindness.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (base) on a true story, the book tells about a boy named Auggie,  {#blank#}5{#/blank#}was born with a misshapen face that has required many {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (operate) in the 10 years since his birth. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} being homeschooled since kindergarten, he starts fifth grade at a public school. It isn't easy being the new kid, especially since Auggie looks different from everybody {#blank#}8{#/blank#} The book takes readers on a journey, as Auggie and his community learn about {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (friend) and acceptance.

    Harvey worked as an art director and graphic designer for more than 20 years before she {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (inspire) to write Miracle. Now she is using the book to promote the impact of kindness.

    In the past, it took a long time for people to find someone. Nowadays, however, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the help of online communities, people can get their search {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (do) within a short period of time. All they need to do {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (be) get online and upload a picture of the person they are looking for, or share some basic information about this person. Because of the “footprints” people {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (leave)

    online, other Internet users are usually able to find anyone{#blank#}5{#/blank#}they are interested in.

    One example of this is a man who beat a dog cruelly. His {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (violent) was recorded and uploaded online. In a very short time, the man was reported to an animal rescue team. In the end, he was punished and made to apologize. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} example involves a college student who refused {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (clean) up after her dog on the subway. Netizens revealed her personal information in order to punish her. {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (wide) blamed for her behavior, this girl left college eventually. Many people thus began to debate {#blank#}10{#/blank#} a “witch-hunt” like this went to far or not.

Dear sir,

    I'm writing to apply for the position as a volunteer. I want this precious opportunity very much {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(improve) my organizational ability, communication skills as well as my confidence in speaking English {#blank#}2{#/blank#} public. As {#blank#}3{#/blank#} outgoing girl, it {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(be) my strength to get along well with my {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(classmate). Besides, I have such a good command of English {#blank#}6{#/blank#} I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. So far, I{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (organize) several English activities of my class {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (successful), which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates.

    I would appreciate it if you could take me into {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(consider). Looking forward to {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (receive) your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

    A recent study shows that most adults did household chores(家务） {#blank#}1{#/blank#} （active）when they were young. Most kids today do not do as many household chores as before, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} same study shows.

    An expert said, "Parents today want their kids to spend more time {#blank#}3{#/blank#} things that can bring them money and honour. They have stopped {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (do) the one thing that has proven to bring success. That is doing household chores."

    Another study finds that compared with the kids {#blank#}5{#/blank#} didn't do household chores, young adults beginning chores at ages 3 and 4 were more likely {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (succeed). They had better family relationships, did better in school, performed better at work and were more independent.

    Personal happiness is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (say)to come from strong relationships. It begins by learning to be kind and {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(help) to their parents at home.

    If your kids say they have to skip chores because it is time they {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (deal) with their homework, you'd better not let them off the hook. If you do, your child may think grades are more important than caring about others. "What may seem like small {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (message) at the moment add up to big ones over time." says an expert.

    Two new satellites of the BeiDou Navigation (导航)Satellite System (BDS){#blank#}1{#/blank#}(send)into space on a Long March﹣3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, China at 2:07 a. m. on November 19, 2018. The satellites entered a Medium Earth orbit {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(safe) more than three hours later and will work with 17other BDS﹣3satellites already in space. They are also the 42nd and 43rd {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(member) of the BDS satellite family.

    China launched these satellites with {#blank#}4{#/blank#} aim of providing navigation services for countries and regions which participate in the Belt and Road Initiative (倡议) by the end of 2018. "This is a key step for BDS developing {#blank#}5{#/blank#}a Chinese experimental system to a regional and then a {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(globe) navigation system," said Yang Changfeng, chief designer of the BeiDou system. The positioning {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(accurate) of the BDS﹣3system has been improved to 2.5 meters to 5 meters, said Yang.

    {#blank#}8{#/blank#}( name) after the Chinese term for the Plough, the BeiDou system has been serving China for 18 years {#blank#}9{#/blank#}another six BDS﹣3satellites will be put into the Medium Earth orbits from 2019to 2020. The system is expected {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(provide) first﹣class services around the globe by the end of 2020.

    Do you live in a city? You've probably noticed how noisy and crowded life in a city can be. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} if you could live next to a calm lake instead?

    As it turns out, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (live) near bodies of water – lakes, rivers, ponds, even oceans – can help us feel both happier and healthier. Those who live less than a kilometer from the coast are around 22 percent less likely {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (have) mental health problems than those who live 50 kilometers or more away, according to a study by researchers from the University of Exeter, UK. People who visit the coast at least twice a week tend to experience {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (good) general and mental health as well.

    So how does "blue space" make us feel better? For one thing, aquatic environments tend to have less pollution and more sunlight, both of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} linked to better mental and physical health. People who get more sun tend to be happier than those who do not.

    There's also the air above {#blank#}6{#/blank#} sea. After spending time near the ocean, you might find that you feel more relaxed than usual. This is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} sea air is charged with negative ions (负离子). These ions balance our levels of serotonin (血清素), a chemical that affects our moods. With {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (balance) serotonin levels, we feel more calm and relaxed, according to Daily Mail.

    Finally, people who live near water tend to be more {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (physical) active, according to the Guardian. Water sports like swimming and rowing can help us stay {#blank#}10{#/blank#} shape, which in turn keeps us healthy.