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    Charlie Chaplin, born in a poor family, showed an {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(astonish) talent as a performer as soon as he could walk. His father died when he was young, leaving his family even {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (badly) off. Later, he wrote, directed, produced and {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (star) in a series of funny movies. He grew popular for his charming character, the little tramp,{#blank#}4{#/blank#}was a homeless man with a moustache, large trousers, worn-out shoes, a small round black hat and a walking stick. This character was a social {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (fail) but could make people laugh even when they felt depressed, as they could feel more content {#blank#}6{#/blank#} their lives. He was loved for his optimism and determination to overcome all difficulties. Take The Gold Rush for example. Chaplin and his friend expect {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (find) gold but they have not been {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (fortune). Instead, they are caught in a small house, where they are hungry and have to eat boiled leather shoes. His subtle acting is so convincing {#blank#}9{#/blank#} you will believe it is one of the best meals he has ever had. No one was ever {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (bore) watching him make terrible situations funny. Charlie Chaplin was a great actor who could always inspire people with great confidence.

The 10th year of online shopping in China

    In 2009, 3G network technology{#blank#}1{#/blank#}(put)into commercial use. China's mobile Internet users increased by 120 million in this year, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}is highly concerned by the international community. The number of online {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(shop) was over 100 million. On November 11，2009, Tmall kicked off {#blank#}4{#/blank#}first “ Singles Day ”shopping festival, the{#blank#}5{#/blank#}(big) shopping day of the year, with 27 brands {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(participate) in for the first time and final turnover of 50 million yuan. At the same time, Tmall enabled more than 200 countries and regions {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(enter) the “free delivery area”.

    The next decade{#blank#}8{#/blank#}(see) an explosion of online shopping in China. From 50 million{#blank#}9{#/blank#}213.5 billion, the {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(constant) refreshed data reflect the release of a large number of consumer demands and the great power of digital economy.

    Adam, a freshman of senior high school, thought going to senior high school was really {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (challenge). The first week made him a little {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (confuse). Different from junior middle school, he had to choose {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (suit) courses. He chose Chinese, hoping to speak it {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (fluent) when he graduated. His adviser also suggested that he sign {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  for advanced literature.

    Besides, he tried to join the football team, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} he failed. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (obvious), he had to find a way to improve on his own to try next year. In a word, he wanted to be a person with a strong sense of {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (responsible). Though he was worried about {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (keep) up with other students, he was sure he {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (will) be well prepared for future life.